Topicapaleadership.docx
Topic :
Position statement: Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Subcategory: Abuse of prescription drugs
Directions: Healthcare policy impacts nursing professionals and the broader public. Regardless of where the registered nurse practices, healthcare policy is an important aspect of professional nursing and guides how nurses will practice, “amplifies the views of nursing, and educates consumers and decision makers” (American Nurses Association [ANA], n.d.).
Below are the contents of the paper for the assignment:
· Introduction
· Identify the topic and the ANA Official Position
· Compare and Contrast the position with another federal, national, or global organization on the same or similar position – must show similarities and differences
· Using QSEN Competencies – Describe how the position supports at least one QSEN competency and relevant KSA’s
· Analyze the impact of the position on the nursing profession and the broader public – most important section – spend time on this!
· Discuss how a coach leader would promote this position with novice nurses.
· Conclusion
· References
The paper is due week 5 in the TurnItIn forum (See syllabus supplement regarding originality scores) and in the grading forum
This is an APA 7th ed. formatted paper. A template for an APA formatted paper is on the moodle page near the APA references and information. You may use that template, but change the sections that need changing. Use the MEAL acronym for developing your paper.
APA 7th edition requirements for all papers is on the moodle page near the APA references and information.
Review the rubric that will be used for grading before you turn it in for a grade.
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Introduction
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Constructs well thought introduction clearly preparing reader for contents of paper.
10points
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Constructs introduction preparing reader for contents of paper. Main idea clear
8points
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Constructs introduction with minimal preparation for contents of paper. Main idea vague
7points
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Introduction disorganized. Main idea vague or missing.
3points
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no introduction earns a zero
0points
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Identifies the topic and the ANA official position
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Well-stated complete description of the topic and ANA official position
10points
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Provides a simple description of the topic and ANA official position with little detail and limited perspective
8points
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Good description of the topic and ANA official position with identifiable gaps
7points
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Disorganized description with multiple gaps.
3points
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no description of topic and ANA position earns a zero (0)
0points
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Compares and Contrasts the position with another federal, national, or global organization on the same or similar position
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Well-stated, detailed comparison and contrast with other organization on the same or similar position – well discussed with supporting evidence
10points
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Provides simple comparison and contrast of the position with another organization.
8points
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Compares or contrasts position conveying little understanding of official position and applicability of the organizations.
7points
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Provides limited or no description of the chosen indicators; fails to demonstrate understanding of the indicators applicability to the organization.
3points
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no comparison and contrast earns a zero
0points
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Describes how the selected position supports at least one QSEN competency and relevant KSA’s
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Well-stated description is detailed including appropriate competency and KSA; examples given.
10points
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Description is superficial and limited in scope and details of the selected QSEN competency and KSA.
8points
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Description conveys little understanding of the official position and selected QSEN competency and KSA's.
7points
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Poor description of how the selected position supports QSEN competencies.
3points
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no description of QSEN and the ANA position earns a zero
0points
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Analyze the impact of the position on the nursing profession and the broader public
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Robust analysis of the impact of the position on the nursing profession and broader public - examples
15points
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Good analysis with gaps addressing impact of the position on the nursing profession and broader public - examples
12points
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Superficial analysis of impact of the position on the nursing profession and broader public - did not include information; few to no examples
10points
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Little to no analysis of the impact of the position on the nursing profession and the broader public - examples irrelevant
5points
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Selection of this criteria is due to plagiarism throughout paper.
0points
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Discuss how a coach leader would promote this position with novice nurses.
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Provides a complete discussion of the coach leader and promotion of the select position with novice nurses
5points
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Superficial discussion of the coach leader, needs of the noivce nurse, or inclusion of the position
4.5points
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Discussion lacks depth or no inclusion of the coach leader
3points
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Selection of this criteria is due to plagiarism throughout paper.
0points
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Conclusion
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Constructs well thought conclusion clearly summarizing contents of paper.
10points
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Constructs conclusion summarizes contents of paper. Main idea clear.
8points
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Constructs conclusion with minimal summary of contents of paper. Main idea vague
7points
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Conclusion disorganized. Main idea vague or missing.
3points
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No conclusion earns a zero
0points
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Writing Mechanics (Spelling/standard Grammar/ organizational flow of thoughts
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___Provides logical flow of content ___ Assignment is at least checked using word processing spelling and grammar tools ___ Assignment is also checked visually for errors not detected electronically ___ Syntax, grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage, mechanics, organization, and clarity are at the highest level
5points
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___Provides logical flow of content ___ Assignment is at least checked using word processing spelling and grammar tools ___ Few to several issues with writing mechanics
4points
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___Flow of content with gaps. ___ Assignment shows evidence of minimal review for spelling and grammar errors ___ Multiple issues with writing mechanics
3points
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___Flow of content poor. ___ Multiple issues with writing mechanics and no evidence of review
1points
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Selection of this criteria is due to plagiarism throughout paper.
0points
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APA Format
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___ Entire paper is double-spaced with 1" margins ___ 12 pt font, New Times Roman ___ Correct running head (header) with pagination ___ Title, name, school name centered and double-spaced (please also include course number and title, date and instructor's name) ___ Length sufficient to properly develop written communication with respect to the main idea, subtopics, etc. (ca. 5-7 or perhaps a few more pages)
10points
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___ Adheres to APA format but lacks 1-2 elements
8points
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___ Adheres to a small number of APA elements
6points
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___ Does not adhere to APA elements 1
6points
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Plagiarism throughout paper. Earns a zero for the paper
0points
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Attribution
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___ All sources properly attributed, no plagiarism, paraphrasing and direct quotes where appropriate
5points
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___ Sources properly attributed, no plagiarism
4points
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___ Attribution present but significantly incomplete, papers contains plagiarism
2points
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___ No attribution which leads to plagiarism; may result in paper earning zero points
0points
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References & Citations
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___ References on separate titled page (centered, bolded) ___ In correct APA format (all information included and appropriate for type of source) ___ Listed alphabetically ___ Hanging indent ___ Each source is cited at least once and all cited sources are included in references ___ All in-text citations complete and correctly applied
10points
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___ References on separate titled page (centered) ___ Not all in correct APA format (all information included and appropriate for type of source) ___ Less than the following (listed alphabetically; hanging indent; minimum of four credible, accurate and appropriate sources; each source is cited at least once and all cited sources are included in references, citations complete and correct)
8points
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___References present but significantly incomplete, unclear or otherwise minimally acceptable
5points
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___ No references for unoriginal work 0 - may result in a zero for the entire paper. Does not turn paper in to TURNITIN or Plagiarism throughout earning zero points for paper.
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